Assam, Meghalaya villagers join hands to oppose States’ joint hydropower project
Residents of villages along the Kulsi River in Assam and Meghalaya have formed the Assam‑Meghalaya Joint Protection Committee to oppose a proposed joint hydropower dam. They argue the project would impact 46 villages, threatening livelihoods and the local environment. The gathering highlighted concerns over displacement and ecological damage, urging authorities to reconsider the scheme in the region.